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What is the name of a heart specialist?

What is the name of a heart specialist?

Cardiologist
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What doctor treats heart disease abnormalities?

A cardiologist is a medical doctor who studies and treats diseases and conditions of the cardiovascular system — the heart and blood vessels — including heart rhythm disorders, coronary artery disease, heart attacks, heart defects and infections, and related disorders.

What is the difference between a cardiologist and a heart specialist?

Cardiothoracic Surgeons generally perform surgery of the heart and chest. Cardiologists work with surgeons to manage patients and determine whether the patient needs surgery.

Do cardiologists perform surgery?

While cardiologists cannot perform surgeries, there are some specialized procedures that they can perform. An interventional cardiologist, for instance, can use stents to open clogged arteries. Also, they can put some advanced devices in the heart of a patient that has some heart disorders.

What conditions can a cardiologist diagnose?

Cardiology is the study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels….Heart diseases that a cardiologist can help with include:

  • atherosclerosis.
  • atrial fibrillation.
  • arrhythmias.
  • congenital heart disease.
  • coronary heart disease.
  • congestive heart disease.
  • high blood cholesterol and triglycerides.
  • hypertension.

Why would a doctor refer you to a cardiologist?

Many patients who are referred to cardiologists are older people with a history of things like congestive heart failure, heart attacks or atrial fibrillation, otherwise known as irregular heart rhythms, Dr. Asfour says. Men are typically at high risk for these events a decade earlier than women.

How do doctors rule out heart problems?

Cardiac CT or MRI. Cardiac CT scans use X-rays. Cardiac MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create images of your heart. For both tests, you lie on a table that slides inside a long tubelike machine. Each can be used to diagnose heart problems, including the extent of damage from heart attacks.

What kind of Doctor do you see for heart disease?

Heart disease is usually treated by physicians. A general internist or a cardiologist may prescribe lifestyle modifications for the prevention and/or treatment of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, or cardiac arrhythmias. If the disease is more severe, it may require cardiac catheterization,…

What kind of Doctor treats veins outside the heart?

Vascular Medicine Cardiologists: Vascular medicine cardiologists specialize in treating the veins and arteries outside of the heart, which may cause circulation problems in the arms and legs, commonly called peripheral vascular disease

What kind of Doctor do you see for an arrhythmia?

A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in heart issues, including arrhythmias. Your cardiologist will likely conduct a variety of diagnostic tests to determine if you have an arrhythmia, what part of your heart is affected, and the severity of your condition. Your primary care doctor or cardiologist may refer you to an electrophysiologist.

When to see a cardiologist or primary care doctor?

Your primary care doctor or cardiologist might refer you to a heart or vascular specialist if you have risk factors for cardiovascular disease or symptoms that indicate that it may already be present. While our Ohio State doctors are your partners in heart health, you are your own best advocate.